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Innovative Closed-Loop Recyclable Bio-Based Composites from Epoxidized Waste Flour and Recycled Carbon Fibers

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POLYMERS
卷 14, 期 18, 页码 -

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DOI: 10.3390/polym14183878

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bio-based composites; closed-loop recycling; epoxidation

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This paper analyzes the issue of waste recycling of epoxy-based composites. The study proposes the use of epoxidized waste flour and a cleavable hardener to achieve closed-loop recycling of the composite. Non-toxic solvents and mild working conditions are employed to recover the matrix while preserving the properties of the carbon fibers.
Epoxy-based composites are designed for long-lasting applications, though their wide use is in contrast with their poor recyclability, which poses serious end-of-life issues. In order to reduce their environmental impact, precursors derived from fossil fuel based raw materials should be replaced with eco-friendly sources. This can be attained by using naturally derived epoxy matrices, or by finding a suitable solution for recycling at the end of life. In this paper, both strategies were analyzed, by replacing traditional monomers with epoxidized waste flour (EWF), an innovative bio-precursor derived from the organic waste stream, and a cleavable hardener, which allowed the recyclability of the matrix. The recyclable matrix was reinforced with recycled carbon fibers, derived from pyrolysis. DSC measurements were carried out in order to optimize the curing steps of the matrix, then flexural tests were performed in order to evaluate the mechanical response of the composite. A green recycling procedure was then investigated, which involved the use of non-toxic solvents and mild working conditions, and allowed recovery of the matrix while still preserving the properties of the carbon fibers. The components obtained after recycling were analyzed by FTIR analysis, which revealed the presence of the epoxy ring on the recycled waste flour. Hence, recycled waste flour was again used as a precursor and mixed with the cleavable hardener, thus, obtaining a closed-loop recycling.

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